Two working parents are discussing with the school nurse the ...

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Two working parents are discussing with the school nurse the possibility of their 12-year-old girl going home alone after school. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make?
 
  A) Provide entertainment until the parents come home
  B) Allow the child to go to a friend's house
  C) Teach her how to take a message if someone calls
  D) Purchase caller ID for the phone

Question 2

During a well-child check-up, the parents of a 9-year-old boy tell the nurse that their child's friends told him that soccer is a stupid game, and now he wants to play baseball. Which comment by the nurse best explains the effects of peer groups?
 
  A) The child's best friends will continue playing soccer.
  B) Acceptance by friends, especially of the same gender, is very important at this age.
  C) The children will cheer for each other regardless of the sport being played.
  D) Your child will rarely talk to you about his friends.

[pikon]

Answer to Question 1

D
Response:
Having caller ID allows the child to answer the phone if Mom or Dad calls while ignoring all other calls. Rather than entertaining the child, this would be a better time for homework, age-appropriate chores, and limited entertainment. If the child goes to a friend's house, it should be prearranged between the parents, not on the spur of the moment. It is safer if the child does not answer the phone instead of taking a message.

Answer to Question 2

B
Response:
Peer relationships, especially of the same gender, are very important and can influence the child's relationship with his parents. They can provide enough support that he can risk parental conflict and stand his ground about playing soccer. At this age, peer groups are made up of the child's best friends, and they happen to be playing baseball. Peer groups have rules and take up sides against the soccer player. Peers are an authority, so the child will let his parents know their opinions.